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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 1, 2010
'Friendly face' appears in East County

Actress Maggie Wheeler, best known for her role as Janice on 'Friends,' discussed Hollywood, her career and other topics during A Conversation with a 'Friend' Aug. 28 at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2010
LBK wins Conde Nast Traveler award

Longboat Key was voted the third best island travel spot in North America.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2010
World's best flock to Ranch for annual Cricket Festival

More than a dozen teams from across the world gathered at the Sarasota International Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch for the 17th International 6-a-side Cricket Festival Nov. 25-28. The teams were divided into three groups with two of three groups playing for the coveted Festival Shield. The winners of this year's tournament were Memorial Cricket Club and the Evergreens. Throughout the tournament, players and their families also enjoyed cocktails, luau and gala dinners, a finals day luncheon and souvenirs, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Harbour revels in tricks and treats

Residents dined and danced at the condominium's Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2013
10 Questions: The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Confused about the Colony? You're not alone. Get the basic facts with our Colony 101.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Summer Vacation

Main Street Travel's travel agents discuss their most memorable summer vacations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robert Dreyfus

Robert Dreyfus can be found at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center any day of the week and is known for always being up for a game of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 20, 2025
These conservationists of a threatened species may just surprise you

The Heritage Ranch Gopher Tortoise Preserve offers a long-term refuge for slow movers with a big ecological role.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2016
Meet Me at the Barre celebrates Friends of the Sarasota Ballet

Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota Opera announces their 2015/2016 season and end of Verdi Cycle

More than a 25 years in the making, the Sarasota Opera will close their historic Verdi Cycle with "Aida" and more in their 2015/2016 season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
105 years of history

Most of Sarasota Yacht Club's history, which dates back to 1907, is contained in a cardboard box.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
Living Legend: Palm Aire resident carries long-lasting golf legacy

At 104 years old, Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone is the PGA's oldest living member — and has a lasting friendship with golf icon Arnold Palmer.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2019
Sky-high dreams for Lakewood Ranch teenager

Teen becomes of a few her age with pilot's license.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch veteran honors father in Dream Flight

Loren Wanless re-created a 1937 photo of his father with a World War II-era open cockpit biplane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Business Boom: Meet the seven new businesses located on St. Armands Circle

Since 2016 began, seven new doors have opened bringing more variety to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A lot of trash talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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